Build On Top Of It

 

And build an altar

   to the LORD your God

on top of the stronghold here,

with stones laid in due order.

              Judges 6. 26

(Even before we go forth

   into this difficulty

                 or this day,

   worship God first.

Acknowledge His Presence,

His help,

His guidance,

His ordering,

and our need for Him.

Therein lies our strength,

    creativity, joy,

    and compassion.

First thing,

build an altar over the hard place,

   difficulty, trouble,

   minefield, or miry bog.

It may be a stronghold,

   but God is stronger still.)

O LORD,

May we not jump into this fray

    or into this day,

before we sit with You.

Guide our thoughts.

Align our hearts with Yours.

Order our affections.

Nudge us.

Help us to build altars to You

  to remind us to live faithfully

and know that You have

           a strong hold on us.

In due order are not just rocks,

   but Your name inscribed

   over our days and loves.